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In reply to the discussion: Philadelphia Mayor Apparently Wants Occupy National Gathering Participants to Go Thirsty in Heat [View all]nobodyspecial
(2,286 posts)considering that these are the accusations leveled at people who do not agree with the OP:
"What is getting me is that so many are buying so completely into a system which has decreed that human beings should and must suffer and die. That's what -I'm- not getting. That would be a lack of humanity, of brotherly love, of compassion, of integrity, of doing the right thing."
If there is a hurricane or other emergency, I believe the government should provide water. I don't think it is a duty for the government to step in just to give people free water because they didn't or won't do it for themselves. If the heat is too much, the adults can plan accordingly or take a break. They aren't captives or forced to be there or faced with circumstances beyond their control. If the weather is too much, they can adjust their plans -- just as all of us in this heat wave have had to do. I don't go out for a walk without water and get mad because the firefighters won't give me some. I don't wish anyone harm. I hope they are sensible and take care of themselves. And if someone is overcome by the heat, I'm sure the city will respond in such a true emergency.